Journey of the Last of the Bladebearers 2: The Dark Bladebearers

[Captain Gas]

Chapter 8: A Powerful Foe

Jack jumped back in fright, then said, "Um, what in the world is that?!" The spirit looked down at him. "That? I am a spirit, mind you! My name is Dralkin. I was sealed inside that cursed jewel of Asmatak for years because of those Bladebearers!"

Del then remembered something: something that happened at the time when he was training as a Bladebearer. He had been practicing his sword moves in the Ministry of Bladebearers. All of a sudden, he heard the door open. He saw a person followed by a wagon with a cage that was clear enough so that you can see a red spirit. Confused, Del had asked, "What's that?" The man said, "That, my friend, is an evil spirit that we trapped in a cage. It's made of pure Multanian steel. No living entity can escape from it. Not even a spirit."

Another man had walked in, carrying a red jewel. "All right, this jewel should do it." said the man that just entered. The wagon man said, "Perfect. Time to trap him in that jewel." Del could see the spirit knocking against the cage, pleading for mercy. "Please, no! I know the error of my ways now! Don't leave me in there for all time!"

But, it was too late. The men had threw the jewel, which had passed through the cage like thin air. The wagon man smiled at Del, who looked confused, and said, "I said no living entity. That wasn't an entity." Del looked again and saw the spirit looked like it was being dragged towards the jewel by an invisible force. Then, his spiritual body was disappearing into the jewel. The jewel shook and made a loud thud, then stood still.

Del returned from his flashback and said, "Now I remember you, Dralkin. You're the same spirit I saw those two men put inside the jewel of Asmatak." Dralkin then widened his eyes, then evilly grinned. "Why, I remember you too. You're the lowly brat that never tried to save me. Oh, I'll definitely enjoy this."

Gastro, apparently now knowing what was going on, said, "Well, I don't think he's giving us gumdrops and ice cream, guys. Let's take him down before he makes a move!" He lunged forward, then jumped into the air, stabbing his blade into Dralkin's chest. "Ooh, ooh, the pain. It hurts." said Dralkin sarcastically. "I'm a spiritual body, I can't be hurt by a blade." He slammed his fist into Gastro and sent him flying!

Del had taken a deep breath, then said, "Well, I'm not one to foolishly attack my opponent after knowing what will happen. So..." He raised his blade, closing his eyes, and concentrating. His blade was shining brightly and was shooting towards Dralkin! It pierced him in the chest and clutching his hand over his chest, he said, "Ow...ha. That actually hurt a bit. This will be fun." He held out his hand and emitted a red blast from it, blasting at Jack! Jack flipped sideways, landing on his feet with his hand on the ground, and dodged it. He looked at the pile of rubble the blast made, amazed.

"So, I guess that's the power of an evil spirit, huh? All right, let's do this!" Powering up in his Super Bladebearer form, Jack shot a magic blast at Dralkin's pierced chest wound and made a direct hit! More hurt by this, Dralkin yelled in pain, "ARGH!! That's it. No holding back." Knowing what was coming, Jack gulped and said, "Uh-oh..." as a hand of Dralkin's slapped him into the wall.
Dralkin shot two blasts at the group of pirates as they all scrambled to dodge the attack.

Knowing that he can win, Dralkin laughed and exclaimed, "What fun!" Then, his smile faded. He felt a sharp pain throbbing though his back. He twitched once, then fell to reveal a hooded dark figure behind him. "Weakling." said the figure.

Bart Gunshot stood up and said, "Nice work, Michael. Everything is going according to plan." Michael lowered his blade and said, "Yes, master." without even a chuckle. He stood there, not noticeably, but actually shaking.

Jack looked at him. Something had changed about him, but he couldn'tquite put his finger on it...he thought he felt a sense of guilt from his brother emanating from him, but thought this was absurd.

"Master, shall we put the last parts in the world core?" asked Michael. Evilly smiling, Bart replied, "Yes, Michael, please do." He stepped over to Michael, then said, "You have proved yourself worthy, servant. Now, I declare you Dark Master."

With a faint, not meaningful smile, Michael replied, "Thank you, master." Bart held out his hand and made a rip in space again. He walked through it, beckoning Michael to follow. He nodded, then started walking. Jack yelled, "NO!!! YOU'RE NOT GETTING AWAY AGAIN!!" He jumped after his brother and pushed him through, knocking him off balance! Distracted, Bart forgot to close the portal and the crew jumped through after Jack!

"It's over, Bart. This ends here." said Gastro. "This is destiny, not fate. We will defeat you, and bring balance to all worlds. We will bring back the community of Bladebearers." He pointed his blade at Bart. "We will win."

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FINALLY got around to a chapter. Hope you like it.

[Captain Gas]

Chapter 9: Beginning of a Deciding Battle

Bart laughed. "You? Face us? Don't make me laugh so much that I die." Gastro maintained a serious look. "It may not be likely that we win...but, it's worth a shot." Jack stepped next to Gastro. "I'm in." Del stepped on the other side of Gastro. "Perhaps you need a demonstration of the power that comes from working together." Mark stepped next to Jack. "For the sake of what you caused to happen to Jack last time, I'm not letting you get away again. Consider me a part of the battle." Jack Sparrow then said, "This should be interesting." as he stepped next to Mark. All of the Partners stepped in. William Goldwalker stepped beside Del, alongside Christopher Ironhawk, Lady Nayana, Alice Darkbane, Tim Rigmenace, Chloe Swordking, and Elizabeth. "And, I believe it's our job to remain as Partners: never backing down." said William.

Bart merely smirked and backed into his own group of Dark Bladebearers. "Oh, well...if you're all really in such a hurry to die, you only had to ask." Jack, Mark, Del, Sparrow, and the Partners all pointed their blades at their adversaries. "Enough of your jokes, Bart! Let's end it right here and NOW!" said Jack. Jack jumped into the air, coming down with a hard swipe at Bart to be blocked. "Did you think it would be that easy, worm?" said Bart. He pushed back at Jack, but only made a struggle between them. "What's going on?! You're supposed to be a minor threat to me!" said the malicious frightened Bart.

Jack grinned as he blocked in agony because of their struggle. "That...urgh...was before...I found...uhn...the hidden strength...ergh...inside me and my friends!!" He pushed against Bart, sending him flying into the wall! "W-What are you?..." said the mesmerized Bart. Jack said, "I am the light in worlds. I am the hero that saves the world time and time again. I am one of the chosen of the Bladebearers. I am the wall that stops darkness from breaking through into worlds. I owe it all to my dad for making me realize that." He raised his blade to bring it down and destroy Bart.

Then, a blast hit him and he fell to the ground! "Sorry, brother, but family though we may be, the darkness is still my master. You don't stand a chance. I remember you always pitied me when we were young. Thought I was better than you. Well, guess what? You were right. You've only made your death imminent, brother." Jack stood back up and readied his stance. "Heh, I have to admit; I did pity you when we were young. I remember everything now. But, you don't Michael. The darkness clouds your mind. Makes you think the wrong way. But, you know what? I'm fine with you being better than me. It's choosing your allies and friends you need to work on."

Jack jumped at his brother and struck his blade, struggling with his brother. Michael tried to tempt Jack. "What's the matter, brother? Do you feel pain? Anger? Or even jealousy?" Jack pushed against his brother. "I don't feel anything that might bring me closer to the darkness!" He kicked his brother into the wall. "You should have listened to our father, Michael. Do you remember his name?" Michael opened his mouth, but nothing came out. "Well? Do you?" said Jack. Frustrated, Michael replied, "No." Jack spoke the truth to Michael. "His name was Bruce Seaeagle. He tried to talk sense into you. But, I can feel your guilt, Michael. You know, you don't have to live in Bart's shadow. You don't have to keep taking orders from darkness."

Michael, now holding his head in agony said, "NO!! I DON'T WANT ANYONE TRYING TO TALK ANYMORE SENSE INTO ME! I ALREADY TOLD YOU, I'M LOYAL TO DARKNESS!" Jack, actually feeling sorry for Michael said, "No. I know there's still a part of you left. Trapped and lost. But, you'll find your way. I know you're not any more loyal than you were the first time in the Pod Room."

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One of the men shot at Del and Sparrow. "Feel fear! Embrace it! Give into darkness and show your loyalty to Master Bart!" Del dodged the blast and shot one back. "Have a taste of your own medicine!" Sparrow jumped up and hit another man with his blade. "Mate, I advise you to give up. Wouldn't want you to die in a...tragic accident now, do we? "

Gastro was facing off against one of the men like he was destined to do it...oh, wait a minute, he was. He swung his blade against the man to have it parried. The man slashed back to have Gastro block it and push back against the man to have him fall into the core. He whistled. "Hasta la vista, baby!"

The battle was heating up. This is just getting started.